Registered Scottish Charity SC055231
Planting Seedsof Belonging,Growing StrongerTogether.
We are a grassroots community hub based in Milngavie, fighting isolation, poverty, and inequality. We foster integration and community cohesion for refugees, asylum seekers, ethnic minorities, and isolated individuals.
- 100% Free Activities
- Volunteer & Grassroots Run
- East Dunbartonshire Hub
Grassroots refugee and community integration charity in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. Free, volunteer-led programmes across Scotland.
Our Core Mission
A community built by the people it serves. Because belonging is something we make together.
Community Cohesion
How We Make a Difference
Through volunteer-led programs and active community drop-ins, we build bridges between diverse groups to establish a stronger, more resilient society.
Foster Integration
Creating welcoming environments where refugees, asylum seekers, and local Scots build meaningful relationships and support networks.
Fight Isolation & Poverty
Delivering fully free programs, workshops, and drop-ins that break down social and economic barriers in East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow.
Good Health & Wellbeing
Promoting physical fitness and mental health through volunteer-led boxing classes, dance, and psychology workshops for all ages.
Get Involved
Empowering Communities with Free, Grassroots Programs

Free Activities & Workshops, Open to All
Boxing, dance, rights-awareness and wellbeing workshops, and warm community drop-ins, every session 100% free, led by volunteers.

Volunteer-Led & Grassroots Run
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do. Give your time and skills to help fight isolation and build community cohesion.






Our Strategic Impact
Aligning with Global Goals
New Roots Scotland actively aligns its community development initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to maximize systemic local impact.
We envision a welcoming, vibrant,and resilient Scotland.
- 01SDG 1No Poverty
- 03SDG 3Good Health & Wellbeing
- 04SDG 4Quality Education
- 10SDG 10Reduced Inequalities
- 17SDG 17Partnerships for the Goals
